News

New businesses may not improve Tempe economy

A new wave of businesses is hitting the Tempe-campus area, but it may not improve the local economy, according to an ASU economist.

By Salvador Rodriguez | August 30, 2009

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Authorities looking for Tempe arsonists

The Tempe police and fire departments are searching for those responsible for intentionally igniting several fires in northern Tempe over the past month.

By Nathan Meacham | August 27, 2009

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Tempe shoe-recycling program expands

Tempe is expanding its shoe-recycling program, adding school competitions and additional drop-off locations where citizens can recycle their old, worn-out sneakers.

By Michelle Parks | August 27, 2009

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Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday:

By Nathan Meacham | August 27, 2009

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Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Derek Quizon | August 26, 2009

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Official: E-cigarettes not recommended for quitting smoking

Though many smokers believe electronic cigarettes are designed to help them quit, such an assumption may be untrue, federal officials said.

By Nicole Gilbert | August 26, 2009

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Regents face deadline for Pathways plan

The Arizona Board of Regents is still working to meet a fall deadline set by Gov.

By Derek Quizon | August 26, 2009

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Economy, Web sites competing with campus bookstore sales

Sales are down at ASU bookstores this semester, a possible indication that students are turning to Web sites and textbook-rental businesses instead.

By Tatum Owen | August 26, 2009

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Monsoon season poses safety risks to light rail trains

As Metro light rail operates through its first monsoon season, rainy conditions have exposed safety issues aboard the trains.

By Sarah Hotchkiss | August 26, 2009

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ASU expects record enrollment

Student enrollment is expected to surpass 69,000 this semester, setting a record for the University, officials said.

By Rachel Jimenez | August 26, 2009

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ASU, Tempe police stepping up alcohol enforcement

As the fall semester begins, the Tempe Police task force is cracking down on drunken driving near campus and ASU Police is focusing on traffic safety and alcohol-related incidents.

By Nathan Meacham | August 25, 2009

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H1N1 flu fears reignited

Recent warnings and outbreaks of H1N1 virus, more commonly known as swine flu, are leading campus health officials to provide flu kits and vaccines to students.

By Nicole Gilbert | August 25, 2009

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Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Nathan Meacham | August 25, 2009

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Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incident Monday:

By Derek Quizon | August 24, 2009

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Student musicians using YouTube, MySpace to launch careers

Computer information systems sophomore David Mendivil was 13 when he wrote his first song.

By Devin Creer | August 24, 2009

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Retired psychology professor researching peer influence

After 38 years of teaching and researching at ASU, one former professor is spending his retirement educating people outside the academic community.

By Daniel Baxley | August 24, 2009

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Businesses hope rise in students will lift profits

Vendors on and around the downtown Phoenix campus are catering toward students to increase business as the student population grows.

By Rachel Jimenez | August 24, 2009

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Legislature faces deadline to repeal tax that brings in $250M

Lawmakers hoping to block the reinstatement of a state property tax that was suspended in 2006 must act by Wednesday, Maricopa County Treasurer Charles Hoskins said Monday.

By Derek Quizon | August 24, 2009

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Immigrant rights playwrights put on show in Phoenix

A group of ASU students and faculty are using the theater to speak up about their opinions on immigration raids.

By Griselda Nevarez | August 24, 2009

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Musicians use new media to launch careers

Computer information systems sophomore David Mendivil was 13 when he wrote his first song.

By Devin Creer | August 24, 2009

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